China's DeepSeek says releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek unveils next-generation AI model with drastically reduced costs, building on its 2023 breakthrough that challenged US dominance in artificial intelligence. | Contesto: cronaca

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Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released a new AI model on Friday, promising drastically reduced operational costs, more than a year after its previous low-cost reasoning model stunned the industry by matching the capabilities of American rivals. The announcement marks the company’s first major product launch since its earlier breakthrough sent shockwaves through global tech markets and sparked debates about the cost efficiency of AI development. The new model, unveiled without a formal event, is designed to further lower the financial barriers to deploying advanced AI systems. DeepSeek’s approach has centered on achieving high performance with significantly less computational power than competitors like OpenAI and Google, a strategy that has attracted attention from investors and researchers alike. The company claims the latest iteration delivers enhanced reasoning abilities while requiring fewer resources, a combination that could reshape how businesses and developers approach AI adoption. DeepSeek’s rise has been closely watched as a symbol of China’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence, a field long dominated by American firms. The startup’s earlier model, released in late 2023, demonstrated that cutting-edge AI could be developed at a fraction of the cost previously thought necessary, challenging assumptions about the need for massive data centers and expensive hardware. That achievement led to a reassessment of the competitive landscape, with some analysts suggesting that US export controls on advanced chips had inadvertently spurred Chinese innovation. The timing of Friday’s release also underscores the intensifying global race for AI supremacy. While US companies have focused on scaling up models and expanding commercial applications, DeepSeek has prioritized efficiency and accessibility. The new model’s lower cost structure could accelerate adoption in price-sensitive markets, including small and medium-sized enterprises, education, and healthcare, potentially widening the gap between the few tech giants with deep pockets and the broader ecosystem of AI users. Industry experts have noted that DeepSeek’s strategy poses a dual...

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